Cauliflower belongs to the family of “Brassicaceae”. The name cauliflower is derived from the latin word “caulis” means cabbage and flower. It is a cool seasonal crop and resembles the broccoli but differs in having flower buds.

Various colors of cauliflower

White cauliflower : It is the cauliflower, which is generally used by the people.

Green cauliflower : It is also called as broccoflower. It is available both with normal curd shape and a variant spiky curd called “Romanesco broccoli”.

Orange cauliflower : It has a similar taste as of white cauliflower, but has more vitamin A than white.

Purple cauliflower : The purple colour in this cauliflower is due to the presence of the antioxidants. These are also found in red cabbage and red wine.

Health benefits of cauliflower

Cauliflower contains several phytochemicals.

Cauliflower is low in carbohydrates and fat.

It is high in dietary fiber, folate, water and vitamin C.

It has a high nutritional density.

High consumption of cauliflower may help in reducing the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

Boiling may reduce the level of nutrition.

Cauliflower can be boiled, fried, roasted, steamed or even eaten raw. The head, that is the florets are eaten rather than the leaves and stalk. The florets are broken into small size and then cooked. A continuous stirring process may break the florets. Cauliflower can be stored, by keeping its head in the plastic bag and refrigerating it.

Nutrition Facts of cauliflower

Cauliflower

Amount Per 100 grams

Calories 25

% Daily Value

Total fat 0.3 g

0%

Saturated fat 0.1 g

0%

Polyunsaturated fat 0 g

Monounsaturated fat 0 g

Trans fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

0%

Sodium 30 mg

1%

Potassium 299 mg

8%

Total Carbohydrate 5 g

1%

Dietary fiber 2 g

8%

Sugar 1.9 g

Protein 1.9 g

3%

Vitamin A

0%

Vitamin C

80%

Calcium

2%

Iron

2%

Vitamin B-6

10%

Vitamin B-12

0%

Magnesium

3%

Daily Value percentages are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.